St Andrew's CofE Primary School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Andrew's CofE Primary School.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Warrington
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Warrington. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 57th-highest of the 69 schools in Warrington with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Warrington (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Andrew's CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at St Andrew's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 80% in Warrington and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Andrew's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put St Andrew's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Andrew's CofE Primary School are St Andrew's CofE Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 83% maths); Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School (0.4 miles, 58% reading, 55% maths); and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles).
St Andrew's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolSt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolMeadowside Community Primary and Nursery SchoolSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
59.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 45 pupils (24.6%) received SEN support and 6 (3.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Padgate Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brathay Close (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 215 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warrington (96), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Andrew's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from September 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
59.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 73% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Andrew's CofE Primary School.
- ST Stephens Wasps330m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Andrew's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Andrew's CofE Primary School is in Warrington; for families living there:
Apply to Warrington for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
201 pupils
210 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Warrington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Warrington
Across Warrington council
Places available
2,365
Applications
2,024
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Warrington council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
45
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
27.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
183
Total Pupils
87
Boys
96
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,521
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,243
Per pupil
£1468k
Total funding
£158k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
12.6%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Andrew's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Andrew's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St Andrew's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Andrew's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Warrington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Andrew's CofE Primary School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School has around 183 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St Andrew's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 12.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Warrington's coordinated admissions process, naming St Andrew's CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Andrew's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Andrew's CofE Primary School: ST Stephens Wasps (330m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is at Mardale Avenue, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9HF.